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package org.gbuela.avant;

/**
 * All commands must implement this interface. The execute() method is invoked
 * when a request is issued for the command.
 * Note that command objects are created and discarded as needed, so they should
 * not keep state.
 * The CommandContext that is passed to the method provides access to data
 * from the specific request, and allows for setting the next action.
 * @author gbuela
 */
public interface Command {
    /**
     * Executes the command.
     * @param context provides request context for the command
     */
    public void execute(CommandContext context);
}
